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Subject:        Geoscience Librarianship 101
Date:   Thu, 07 Sep 2006 17:08:53 -0400
From:   Shaun Hardy <[log in to unmask]>
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Are you a librarian new to the geosciences? Looking for advice from the
experts? Or an "old hand" seeking new tips? "Geoscience Librarianship
101" is for you. Our president-elect, Patricia Yocum, has lined up a
terrific team of presenters who will share their expertise at this
year's pre-meeting professional education seminar. Details and
registration information appear below. Please note the October 10
registration deadline, and contact me with questions or to sign up.

Shaun Hardy
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FREE SEMINAR ON GEOSCIENCE LIBRARIANSHIP SET FOR OCTOBER 21

A free, one-day seminar on geoscience librarianship will be presented by
the Geoscience Information Society on Saturday, October 21, 2006 in
Philadelphia. Registration is open to all information professionals as
well as students in library and information studies.

“Geoscience Librarianship 101” will provide participants with a basic
understanding of earth science information resources and their
organization. Speakers include:

Lisa Dunn, Colorado School of Mines Library
Linda Zellmer, Geology Library, Indiana University
Linda Musser, Earth & Mineral Sciences Library, Penn State University
Andrea Twiss-Brooks, Science Libraries, University of Chicago
Patricia Yocum, Science Library, University of Michigan
David R. Soller, U.S. Geological Survey

Topics slated for coverage include collection development, geological
maps, reference and instructional services, professional development,
and the USGS publications program. Roundtable discussion of selected
“hot topics” will follow. The program is a mix of formal and informal
modes with opportunity for “newbies” and prospective “newbies” to talk
with experienced geoscience librarians. The seminar will also benefit
librarians who want to refresh their understanding of geoscience
information.

The program is set for 10 AM to 4:30 PM in the Class of 1955 Conference
Room (Room 241), VanPelt-Dietrich Library Center, University of
Pennsylvania, 3420 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. (About 2 miles west of
the Convention Center, across the Schuylkill River. Map:
http://www.facilities.upenn.edu/mapsBldgs/view_map.php3?id=162)

There is no charge for the seminar, but pre-registration is required.
Owing to security regulations, no walk-ins will be admitted.
Registrations must be received by October 10, 2006. To reserve your
place or to request additional information, please contact Shaun Hardy,
GSIS Publicity Officer, Carnegie Institution of Washington, 5241 Broad
Branch Road, NW, Washington, DC 20015, telephone 202-478-7960, e-mail
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The Geoscience Information Society is an international professional
organization devoted to improving the exchange of information in the
earth sciences. Information about the Society may be found at its
website www.geoinfo.org.

Support for “Geoscience Librarianship 101” is provided by the University
of Pennsylvania Library and Springer.